The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-01-29
A PRETTY Home WeQdino A very inter-

A Pretty Home Wedding "A very inter
esting wedding was solemnized at the residenc,
of Mr.. James NJ. Anderson, at Hampton, nea
Towsontown, on Wednesday morning last, tn,
bride being his eldest daughter, Miss Marcie, anC
the groom Mr.. William e. McComas, member O
the firm of Black McComas, merchants of Whit,
Hall, Northern Central Railroad. The lower por
ten of the house, which closed and lighted by
wax candles, was beautifully decorated with flow
ers and evergreen, and in the centre of the paror
pretty marriage bell was suspended, under which
the ceremony took place. Shortly after O'Clock
the bride escorted by her father, and the groom
attended by his best man, Mr.. John F. Anderson
brother of the bride, entered the parlor.-
There were no bridesmaids. Miss Mollie Amos
presided at the piano and rendered the we'd
ding march with fine effect. In the centre
of the room they were met by Rev. w. H. Ii
Powers, rector of Trinity Church, Towsontown
who performed the ceremony in accordance with
the rites of the Protestant Episcopal Church
The bride was beautifully and becomingly attired
in white satin, traine, and carried in her hand
a large bouquet of rich rose buds. The groom
wore the usual morning dress. After they had
been pronounced man and wife they sur
rounded by relatives and friends who warmly
congratulated them and wished them all the good
luck imaginable. An elegant wedding breakfast
was spread in the dining room, of which all par
took, the happy young couple occupying seats at
the head of the table, which, in addition to all the
good things of life, was graced by huge and
beautiful wedding cake, which was cut by Capt.
John Ridgely, of Hampton. After breakfast the
bride changed her wedding dress for a travelling
suit Of blue cloth, and thereafter they left for
Lutherville, where they took the north bound train
for Niagara Falls. AS they drove off they were
accompanied by shower of rice and the old slip
per had been hunted up and performed its func-
tions as it has done ON thousands of similar &C.
casions. The bride was the recipient ofan unusu-
ally large number of useful and beautiful
presents. They will be absent about ten days,
visiting different cities in the North, and upon
their return will commence housekeeping at
White Hall, where Mr.. McComas has cosy home
prepared to receive his bride.
Among those present, in addition to the imme-
diate family of the bride, were Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
McComas, Mrs. CowelI and daughter, Mr.. Hunter
and sister, Mr.. Wise and sister, Miss Bosley, DR..
Norris, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Black, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
P. Bosley and Mr.. Frederick, all of White Hall
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Sparks, Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah
Sparks, Mrs. George Anderson, Miss Marcie
Sparks, Mrs. R. A. Sparks and Mr.. Albert Pocock,
of Monkton Mrs. I. R. Amos, Mr.. Samuel Amos,
and Miss Molie Amos, Miss Morris and Mr..
Chas E. Corkran, of Lutherville; Mr.. Charles
McComas, of Sherwood; Mr.. Thos. Lucas, of New
York; Messrs. John and Howard Ridgely and
the Misses Ridgely, of Hampton Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Thomas, Mrs. Levi Sparks and daughter,
Mrs. VIM. Bosey and Mrs. Bunce, of Baltimore
Mr.. Chas. Dawson and sister, of Govanstown ;
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Talbot, DR.. ]. Piper, Mr..
Mrs. S. Parker Bosley, Miss Fannie Talbot, Mr..
B. Payne Butler and sister, DR.. Harry S. Jarrett
and sister, Miss Nettie Cooper, Miss Lou Conner,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Lee and ii. C. Keagy, of
Towsontown.
Prosecutions Through the Mail and
What Came Of Them.-A good many years
ago prominent family named Withers resided in
the upper part of Baltimore county and some
members of it still living there. Mr.. M. P. C.
Withers, one of the sons, went to Bangor, Maine,
about twenty five years ago and became a success
full business man, highly respected by all who
know him. One of his sisters married man
named Ehrman, and her son, Christian Ehrman,
who lives in the 18th district and who is sometimes
called Cdr" Ehrman, is the man who for some
unaccountable reason has been causing his uncle
in Bangor a great deal of annoyance by writing
scurrilous and obscene messages to him on postal
cards, charging him with all kinds of horrible
things. Not content with writing these cards to
his uncle alone, he also wrote similar to prom.
inent citizens of Bangor, denouncing his uncle in
terms. Matters grew so bad that
finally Mr.. Withers, who is quite an aged gentle
man, determined 10 COu6 10 DalLlmOTe county IOT
the purpose of seeking redress. His first idea was
to sue Ehrman for SANDER, but for some reason he
could not get summons served on him. He then
consulted Major John l. Yelott and he advis ed
him to go before the late Grand jury which he did
and an indictment was found against Ehrman.
The case was set for trial on Thursday last and
Ehrman, with several members of the family, be-
sides other witnesses, appeared here, Mr. Withers
having been stopping in Towsontown for several
weeks. Before the case was called some of the
interested parties got together and Ehrman, hav-
ing acknowledged that all the charges he had
made against his uncle were false, and agreeing
to publish a card of retraction, the case against
him was not pressed. As soon as this accom-
plished Mr.. Withers left for his home in Bangor.
He says that he will now place the matter in the
hands of the United States authorities and have
Ehrman prosecuted for using the mails for i'm
proper purposes. The card of retraction, alluded
TO above, is published in THE UNION o-day.
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Beautiful Wedding at Beckleysville.-
St. Abraham's Luthern Church at Beckleysville,
9Th district, Baltimore county, was the scene of
pretty wedding at 7.30 o'clock on Wednesday
evening, the contracting parties being Miss Jen-
ME Beckley, only daughter of Daniel Beckley.
ESQ.,, a prominent citizen and well known paper
of that place, and Mr.. John F.
Benson, popular young gentleman also of Beck
eySVlll6. Inc c0uTCu WAS ejdUOTdIely anu Hduu-
somely decorated with flowers and evergreen, an
arch seven feet high standing in front of the
chance, from which was suspended beautiful
wedding bell. As the bride entered the church,
escorted by her father, brass band played the
wedding march, and the scene was inspiriting
and beautiful. The groom met them at the chan
eel, where Rev. Samuel Derr, assisted by Rev.
Joshua L. Benson, performed the marriage cere
mony in an impressive manner. The bride look
ed very pretty in rich cream olored satin, with
full court train, trimmed with pointed lace and
pearls. Her ornaments were diamonds. The
groom wore the usual evening dress. The ushers
were John II. Beckley, brother of the bride; Geo.
Benson, Frank Zouck and James II. Burgoyne,
the latter of Towsontown. reception took place
ut the residence of the bride after the ceremony.
which was followed by an elegant supper which
was heartily enjoyed by the large company. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Benson,
parents of the groom; Mr.. Jacob Zouck and wife,
Of Hanover; Mr.. Thos. Thorley and wife, of Har-
risburg Mr.. Joshua L. Benson and family, Mr..
Joshua F. Benson and family, Mr.. E. F. Benson
and family, Mr.. Adam Blair, of Nebraska Mr..
William Byerly and family, Mr.. Jacob Shamber-
ger and family and great many others.
Successful Entertainment.-The choir of
the Methodist Episcopal Church at Glyndon,
4th district, gave a delightful entertainment
in Glyndon Hall, Friday evening, 2lst instant
which was attended by large and delighted
audience The programme embraced vocal and
music, dialogues, recitations, tab
leaux, &C., and every selection was rendered in
q finished e,evincing much care in preparation.
The music was in charge of Mr.. Chas. c. Croft,
and Mr. Frank Orrick presided at the organ. 1t
was highly pleasing entertainment throughout,
credit upon the ladies and gentlemen
who had it in charge.
The numbers on the programme which were
particularly meritorious were a duet by Miss Mer-
cier and Mrs. Joshua Tracey reading by Miss
Mamie Turner; solo, Crooked in the Cradle of
the Deep" by Mr.. V. G. Mercier, which was rem
dered in very artistic manner and was highly
enjoyed reading, "Trouble in the Amen Corner"
by Miss MERCER, was given in flushed manner
and heartily applauded; duet, by Messrs. Eugene
Barr and V. G. MERCER; reading by Mr.. VIM. H.
Valiant; duet, Messrs. Mercier and Barr and
Messrs. Croft and Kemp solo, 81 really don't
think I shall marry" by Mrs. Chas. c. Croft, was
one of the gems of Che evening and took the house
by storm. The entertainment was given for the
benefit of the Sabbath school library.
On Sunday, 23d instant, the Sunday school of
this church elected the following officers for the
ensuing year Superintendent, John F. Gore;
assistant, DR.. Chas. A.. Leas secretay, John
Jr.; assistant, Wm.Kelly; librarian,
VIM. Turner treasurer, Mrs Turner. The school,
which was organized about two and a-half years